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Industry press conference dispels concerns
Experts, including Vartika Shukla and Vikram Gulati, held a press event asserting that E20 fuel is scientifically tested, safe for older vehicles, and critical for energy security and emission reduction.
20% blending target achieved
India reached the 20% ethanol blending milestone in December 2025, five years ahead of the original 2030 target, as part of the government's accelerated roadmap.
E20-compatible vehicle mandate begins
All new vehicles sold from this date were required to be compliant with E20 fuel, ensuring a future-ready fleet.
Ethanol blending at 1.5%
During the 2013-14 fiscal year, ethanol constituted only 1.5% of India's petrol supply, marking the starting point of the blending journey.
India's rapid adoption of E20 fuel—achieving 20% ethanol blending by December 2025, five years ahead of schedule—is forcing a fundamental overhaul of fuel logistics, procurement, and manufacturing. Supply chain managers must now navigate ethanol sourcing, upgraded storage, and pump retrofits to meet the mandate while ensuring compatibility with both legacy and new vehicles.
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